Siam decided to be neutral so the British or french couldn't get his land. then he modernized his country after that.
That was the result of British and French agreement used Siam as the buffer
Siam decided to be neutral so the British or french couldn't get his land. then he modernized his country after that.That was the result of British and French agreement used Siam as the buffer
Thailand was able to remain a free state by never being colonized by a European power. The country maintained its independence through skillful diplomacy, playing off the rivalries between colonial powers, and adopting modernization and reforms to adapt to changing global dynamics. Thailand's strategic location and strong cultural identity also helped in safeguarding its sovereignty.
Siam (Thailand) modernized its administration, negotiated treaties with European powers, and balanced power dynamics to maintain its independence. It emphasized diplomacy, playing off rival colonial powers against each other and conceding certain territories to prevent colonization. Additionally, being a buffer state between British-controlled Burma and French-controlled Indochina helped Siam avoid direct colonization.
I am sorry but we can't answer because we don't know what "this period " refers to.
One example of a European country correctly paired with its former colony is Portugal and Brazil. Portugal colonized Brazil in the 16th century, establishing it as a significant part of its empire until Brazil gained independence in 1822. The cultural and linguistic ties between the two countries remain strong to this day.
Spain and Portugal. The Spanish and Portuguese languages are still used (Portuguese mainly in Brazil) and other elements of their cultures remain, such as food, architecture, holidays, and customs.
Because.
Scotland didn't vote for independence. The electorate voted to remain part of the UK.
They didn't vote for independence. Around 1.6 million voted for independence from the UK and about 2 million voted to remain part of the UK.
No. The UK government is not in favour of Scottish independence and wants the UK to remain united.
13 years
Scotland